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Week 1 was hell, then week 2 was unexpectedly great. I noticed the small joys stimulants had taken from me and for the first time in so long felt hopeful and inspired. I’m now halfway through week 3 and have lost it all. I’m lethargic, struggling to focus, dreading going to work with all my being, and feeling deeply unmotivated to do anything to help myself. When week 2 was going well I didn’t consider it could be so drastically temporary. Has anyone else had a similar experience? I would so appreciate any advice as I continue to adjust. Going back to stimulants is not an option for me, I just want to feel good again. 

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It will come and go.  Like a roller coaster.  Right now just focus on getting past the rough parts.  Seemed to me like the 3rd week packed the biggest punch for me but was temporary.  You gotta push through the rough patches either way and you will feel better.  

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4 hours ago, GettingOffOfIt said:

It will come and go.  Like a roller coaster.  Right now just focus on getting past the rough parts.  Seemed to me like the 3rd week packed the biggest punch for me but was temporary.  You gotta push through the rough patches either way and you will feel better.  
 

when you say packed the biggest punch, do you mean it was the hardest? 

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Adderall recovery is not a linear process.  You will have lots of ups and downs during your first year.  For me, three days, three weeks, three months, nine months and two years were the most notable markers of improvement during my recovery.

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Keep going!! It’s going to be tough for awhile.. it’s been a year and a half for me  after 8 years of daily use.   I remember the first three months being really tough.. with some good days and bad. You will not feel like doing anything but just do it anyway and your brain will heal itself.  Motivation follows action. 

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On 6/5/2024 at 7:05 PM, Cheesygorditadunch said:

when you say packed the biggest punch, do you mean it was the hardest? 

I tried to quit several times cold turkey before I tried weaning off instead and was successful.  The third week always got me around day 17-18.  Symptoms were the worst for me then and were causing me to give in.  

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